Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Johannesburg to Manchester by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Manchester is 30 days 12h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Liverpool (GBLIV) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Manchester?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Liverpool (GBLIV) around 30 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Johannesburg to Manchester by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Manchester takes around 18h 23m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 18h 23m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Johannesburg and Manchester?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Johannesburg and Manchester. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Manchester by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Manchester by cargo ship is 7,993 Nautical Miles (14,803 Kilometres / 9,198 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Liverpool (GBLIV).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Manchester by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Manchester by air is around 9,329 Kilometres (5,797 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Manchester Airport (MAN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Johannesburg to Manchester by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Manchester. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Manchester?

Accepted Answer

641kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Manchester. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+4 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to SAF → Antwerp From/to West Coast UK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → MONTREAL EXPRESS 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Johannesburg to Manchester By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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OR Tambo International Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport

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